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When parents have questions, they want answers. They seek definitive explanations. If the topic is screen time and devices, parents want clear-cut recommendations and the exact amount of screen time that is best for their child’s stage of development. Unfortunately, the answers are not simple. Carrots&Cake aims to solve that. Are my kids spending too much […]

The brain is the best place to start when thinking about the healthy use of screens.  Both the prefrontal cortex AND dopamine pleasure pathway are important.  Prefrontal cortex This is the part of the brain which helps us handle impulses and urges.  Children’s pre-frontal cortexes are not fully developed. This part of the brain grows […]

We recently had the pleasure of receiving some valuable feedback from Dr. Clifford Sussman, MD, on our Carrots&Cake app.  He had some great insights on how our app stands out from other parental control apps on the market. Check out what he had to say: If you want more digital parenting tips, be sure to […]

What do kids get up to on screens? How much time do they spend on devices? Are the apps they use child safe? How will our kids develop healthy screen time skills?

Carrots&Cake is the #1 parental control learning app that helps parents manage their children’s screen time. If you're looking for more digital parenting tips, be sure to check out our website at Carrots&Cake. We have a wealth of resources available to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of screen time and digital well-being. In addition […]

Tracking down the best educational apps can be tricky. There are truly great ones, but they’re often overshadowed by over-stimulating, gamified apps with huge marketing budgets and endless advertising dollars.With the help of educators, Carrots&Cake tested hundreds of apps to bring you a list of the top 9 learning apps that will help your children […]

Looking for ways to achieve a healthier balance of screen time in your family? Dr. Clifford Sussman, MD, has some excellent advice that can help you get there. Here are his top tips: Change environmental cues: Make changes in your home that signal to your family that it's time to unplug. This could include designating […]

When raising kids, a lot of parents draw inspiration by thinking back to how their parents raised them and doing things similarly (or completely opposite!)  But with technology, that usual route of comparison disappears. Navigating a new technological terrain calls for new parenting techniques. One option some parents try is called a Screen Time Contract. […]

These days there is an app for everything, from grocery shopping to socializing to online learning. And because of that, mobile app development is reaching new heights. Apps revolutionize the way people live. Take education, for example. Students now find educational material on their phones with a few clicks. They can do their homework, watch […]

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